[hguertin]

We are used to shopping at Wegmans grocery store up north and they had a phenomenal meat sections. The boneless skinless chicken breast specifically!

We have bought chicken at Publix and it was awful! The texture was rubbery and very grainy. Couldn’t even eat it.

We found some at Winn-Dixie that was a little better, but still nothing like Wegmans.

Does anyone have experience with buying good chicken here in Florida? Even if we travel outside of TV once in a while and stock the freezer up (we used to do that up north).

[Michael 61]

Costco at the new Clermont location - depending on where you live in The Villages, it is a short trip down the turnpike.

[Toymeister]

I've had good luck with Aldi.

[frayedends]

Google “woody chicken breast”. It’s an industry wide issue. This sounds like what you got. It’s hit or miss. I don’t know what brands publix sells but if you find antibiotic free or organic it’s usually better. Look for smaller breasts without white lines and you have a better chance of avoiding woody chicken. I’ve had good luck with Bell and Evan’s brand.

[margaretmattson]

Originally Posted by frayedends

Google “woody chicken breast”. It’s an industry wide issue. This sounds like what you got. It’s hit or miss. I don’t know what brands publix sells but if you find antibiotic free or organic it’s usually better. Look for smaller breasts without white lines and you have a better chance of avoiding woody chicken. I’ve had good luck with Bell and Evan’s brand.

A good way to spot woody chicken is to touch it. If it feels firm instead of plump, do not buy it.

[JSR22]

Fresh Market on 466

[Two Bills]

We also have Aldi chicken. Very seldom less than tender.
Where it comes from, and what type of rearing it has had, I haven't a clue, or want to know.
Tastes fine!

[bopat]

We've had good luck with Sam's Club chicken. We marinade it in pickle juice.
But yeah, the chicken isn't nearly as good as Wegmans.
The beef is even worse. No flavor at all compared to up north.

[JRcorvette]

Originally Posted by hguertin

We are used to shopping at Wegmans grocery store up north and they had a phenomenal meat sections. The boneless skinless chicken breast specifically!

We have bought chicken at Publix and it was awful! The texture was rubbery and very grainy. Couldn’t even eat it.

We found some at Winn-Dixie that was a little better, but still nothing like Wegmans.

Does anyone have experience with buying good chicken here in Florida? Even if we travel outside of TV once in a while and stock the freezer up (we used to do that up north).

Sam’s Club has excellent organic chicken breasts. They come in a two pack total of four breasts. We buy a bunch and freeze them. I agree grocery store chicken is horrible. If not Sam’s try Aldi’s there’s is pretty good.

[Goldwingnut]

Best meats and poultry we've found in the area is Fresh Market on 466. The only disappointment ever has been "chicken" sausage, I should have known, sausage is pork, if it's not pork, it's not worth eating.

[JGibson]

Springer frozen chicken breasts at Publix are fantastic. No added anything.

They come wrapped in individual portion size and just beat the chicken a little salt to lock in the juices and you're good to go.

[photo1902]

Originally Posted by JGibson

Springer frozen chicken breasts at Publix are fantastic. No added anything.

They come wrapped in individual portion size and just beat the chicken a little salt to lock in the juices and you're good to go.

Quite a lot added:

“Ingredients
Ingredients: Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast Fillets With Rib Meat, Seasoning (water, Salt, Rice Starch, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Natural Flavor), Rice Starch. Glazed With Water And Natural Flavor”

[Chi-Town]

Sprouts

[2newyorkers]

Fresh Market on 466. Go on Tuesday.

[Gwright]

Originally Posted by hguertin

We are used to shopping at Wegmans grocery store up north and they had a phenomenal meat sections. The boneless skinless chicken breast specifically!

We have bought chicken at Publix and it was awful! The texture was rubbery and very grainy. Couldn’t even eat it.

We found some at Winn-Dixie that was a little better, but still nothing like Wegmans.

Does anyone have experience with buying good chicken here in Florida? Even if we travel outside of TV once in a while and stock the freezer up (we used to do that up north).

Wegmans chicken, at least in Virginia, is Bell and Evans. The only store in Florida to carry Bell and Evans is Whole Foods. They carry both the organic and conventional options. You can call ahead and order by the case if you are stocking up. Nothing compares to the taste and texture of Bell and Evans chicken!